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You don’t need to be a bookworm to reap the benefits of a vintage etagere or bookcase. Although traditionally used to keep tomes tidy and off the floor, vintage bookshelves and etageres can do a lot more than library duty. To add character to a room, use a vintage or antique bookcase to display vases, picture frames, and curiosities. Use two to flank a fireplace and mimic the look of built-ins, or install three side by side to fill an office wall. If you’re looking for something more delicate, try a vintage or antique etagere. Unlike a vintage or used bookcase, an etagere has no back, making it more apt to showcasing collectables than books. Etageres come in all shapes and sizes. Modernists will be thrilled by chrome etageres and brass etageres (check out Milo Baughman etageres, if you’re interested in either!), while more eclectic decorators will love bamboo etageres and rattan etageres. As for where to use your etagere? These elegant fixtures work magic in bedrooms where they can be used for showcasing souvenirs from world travels or an array of plants and books. Bathroom etageres are also a thing. And why not? With their shallow shelving they’re perfect for storing everything from perfume bottles to candles!